Over the past 135 years, the Summer Cup has been won by some of the best horses to race in the country and this year we have one of the strongest fields assembled for some time.
As trainer Mike de Kock said at the launch for this year's race, there are six million reasons why you want your horse to get a shot at the 2024 event.
That comment comes courtesy of Betway, who announced the stake money for this year's event would be upped to R6 million, making it not only the richest race in South Africa but also on the entire African continent.
So, 20 horses will be lining up for this year's Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup which will be run at 4pm tomorrow afternoon over 2000m on the Standside track at Turffontein.
The thrill of the race is not the only item that will grip the attention of racegoers as the 11-race card contains six other feature races as well as numerous betting opportunities.
Firstly, there is a R2 million Pick 6 carryover with a likely pool of R7 million as well as R1 million kicking off the Summer Cup Quartet which should reach some R3 million.
In addition, there will be two BiPots and three Jackpots.
The field has also attracted out-of-province support with two of the highest rated horses on their way up to the Highveld from KwaZulu-Natal.
One of them is last year's winner, Royal Victory, and the other is two-time Grade 1 winner See It Again.
Undoubtedly one of the best in the land, Michael Roberts-trained See It Again will be making his debut at Turffontein, while Royal Victory is an old hand at the course with an excellent record of three wins and three places in seven starts.
More importantly, he is unbeaten in both starts over 2000m, the other coming in the Grade 1 Premier's Champions Challenge in April.
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